International Journal of Tropical Medicine
ISSN: Online 1818-779XISSN: Print 1816-3319
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Abstract
Bronchial asthma is a prevalent chronic respiratory disease characterized by airway inflammation and hyper‐reactivity. Obesity has been identified as a potential risk factor for exacerbating asthma symptoms and reducing pulmonary function. This observational study aims to assess the pulmonary function and clinical features of bronchial asthma patients and compare them between obese and non‐obese subgroups. Study Design, This study employed an observational design. Participants, A total of 200 bronchial asthma patients were recruited for this study, divided into two groups, obese (n = 100) and non‐obese (n = 100), based on body mass index (BMI) criteria. Data Collection, Clinical data, including age, gender, smoking history and comorbidities, were collected through medical records. Pulmonary function tests (spirometry) were conducted to assess lung function parameters, including FEV1 (forced expiratory volume in one second), FVC (forced vital capacity) and FEV1/FVC ratio. Data Analysis, Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics, t‐tests, chi‐square tests and regression analysis to compare clinical features and pulmonary function between the two groups. Demographic Characteristics. Obese and non‐obese asthma patients showed similar age and gender distributions. Clinical Features, Obese patients exhibited a higher prevalence of comorbidities such as hypertension and type 2 diabetes compared to non‐obese patients. Pulmonary Function: Obese asthma patients had significantly lower mean FEV1 and FEV1/FVC ratio compared to non‐obese patients (p<0.05), indicating reduced lung function. This observational study highlights the association between obesity and impaired pulmonary function in bronchial asthma patients. Obese asthma patients showed lower lung function parameters compared to their non‐obese counterparts, suggesting that obesity may exacerbate bronchial asthma. Understanding these differences can aid in tailoring asthma management strategies for obese individuals, potentially improving their overall respiratory health.
How to cite this article:
L. Jeevan Kumar, K. Pukazhenthi and Jercy Grace. Assessment of Pulmonary Function and Clinical Features and Their Comparison Between Obese
and Non‐Obese Patients with Bronchial Asthma.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2023.4.49.53
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1816-3319/10.59218/makrjms.2023.4.49.53